Pedro Ignacio Álvarez Peñín

Pedro Ignacio Álvarez Peñín is a Professor at the University of Oviedo, Department of Construction and Manufacturing Engineering, specializing in Graphic Expression in Engineering. His research focuses on Computer-Aided Design (CAD), educational technology, and applications of graphic engineering. He has directed four doctoral theses and actively contributes to academic conferences and publications. Notable projects include the development of platforms like DIBUTEC and Selfcad, which enhance interactive learning in CAD and engineering graphics. His work integrates CAD with medical imaging for surgical simulations and explores BIM technology in industrial education. He has collaborated extensively on projects addressing curriculum adaptation to European standards and modernizing technical drawing education through multimedia and web-based tools.

• Institutions: University of Oviedo (1988–present)
• Education: Ph.D. in Graphic Design Systems from the University of Oviedo (1988).

Research Interests: CAD in education, interactive learning systems, BIM technology, medical imaging applications, graphic engineering pedagogy, and software integration for engineering projects. He emphasizes practical applications of CAD tools in both academic and industrial contexts.

Articles Trends: His work spans CAD education, software development for engineering documentation, and the integration of technology into teaching. Recent projects highlight cross-platform tools (e.g., DIBUTEC), mobile applications for energy simulation, and BIM-based industrial training. Earlier contributions explored algorithmic approaches to CAD systems and 3D modeling for surgical planning.

• Directed Theses:
  • Bernardo Busto Parra (2016): Industrial project management with ICT.
  • Pablo Pando Cerra (2006): 3D CAD learning environments.
  • Ramón Rubio-García (2003): Modular CAD applications.
  • Maximo Roman Perez Morales (2002): Descriptive geometry teaching tools.
• Grants/Projects: Multiple collaborations on EU-funded educational technology initiatives and graphic engineering research.

Labs/Teams: Part of the University of Oviedo’s Graphic Engineering research group, focusing on CAD integration and educational innovation.